Fairfax United Methodist Church
December 2021
45 Days of Gratitude
After 45 years of faithful service to Fairfax United Methodist Church (her entire career!), Libby Barricks is stepping into a well-deserved retirement at the end of January. If you would like to help FUMC show our appreciation for her many years of ministry to our church…
Find out more »Advent Study: Because of Bethlehem
If you’d like to pump up the faith and tone down the stress this Christmas season, take time with Pastor Pamela for a three-week Advent study based on the bestselling book, Because of Bethlehem by Max Lucado. Each week, the group watches inspiring video messages…
Find out more »Kids Christmas Party
Drop off the kids for a fun Christmas Party on Saturday, December 11th from 11:00am to 2:00pm! Drop off the kids for a fun Christmas party on Saturday, December 11 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The party starts with lunch and ends with a Christmas movie…
Find out more »FUMC Youth Meeting
We have a thriving youth ministry at Fairfax UMC and look to provide a holistic approach to youth discipleship by teaching discipleship, praying, developing friendships and having fun! Starting April 18, the group transitions to outdoor in-person gatherings on Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00pm! Everyone…
Find out more »Lunch Bunch
Are you ready to try something new? If you’d like to enjoy a relaxed lunch with old and new friends, join us on the third Monday of each month for lunch on the University Drive parsonage porch! Due to COVID restrictions on dining, please plan to…
Find out more »FACETS Meal Preparation
At 3:00pm on the first and third Fridays of each month, FACETS volunteers from FUMC prepare and deliver hot meals for families and individuals who are homeless in our community. Please contact Jim Conklin to assist with this critical ministry. Volunteers to cook and deliver…
Find out more »Stock the Shelves
Fill the Van is now Stock the Shelves! As our ministry has grown, the church has put together a fully equipped, ongoing food pantry to serve the growing number of families being served each month with food. The urgent need is to provide goods to…
Find out more »Service of Lessons and Carols
Special music celebrates the season of Advent and the coming of Christ by remembering the Bibical story through scripture and song. This anticipated service is available both in person at 9:30am and livestreamed on the FUMC website and YouTube.
Find out more »Christmas Cookies and Coffee
Continuing the good cheer inspired by our annual Lessons and Carols worship service on December 19, the church invites everyone to the Fellowship Hall after worship for a Christmas cookie party. Come and visit with friends old and new to enjoy our final Advent gathering…
Find out more »Lamb Center Meal Preparation
On the fourth Thursday of each month, individuals from Fairfax UMC provide lunch for the guests of the Lamb Center. The Lamb Center is a local ministry that provides important services to the local homeless population such as meals, showers, clothing and other social services.…
Find out more »Christmas Eve Worship Services
On Christmas Eve, celebrate and give thanks for the greatest gift the world has ever received – the gift of Jesus Christ! The church looks forward to gathering for a night of uplifting Christmas music, powerful prayer, an inspired message, a time of proclamation, and…
Find out more »January 2022
Be the Bridge
The votes are in! The Be-the-Bridge discussion group selected Caste by Isabel Wilkerson for the next study on the important topic of racism. Be a part of the group on Sundays after worship from 10:30 to 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall for a four-week discussion…
Find out more »September 2023
Fill the Van
Our Fill-the-Van initiative began in response to a need in our local community. Due to the economic impact of Covid-19, the community is experiencing an increase in the need for food resources and other support for local families and assistance to food banks. Fairfax church…
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